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By the Light of the Silvery Moon

Seen it?

1953 | 101 min | Comedy, Family, Music, Romance

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for people who love a story where everyone knows everyone and anyone who likes a story with a soundtrack worth keeping. The small-town setting is half the character. If you loved The Music Man or High Society, start here. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Paced for all ages, at 1 hr 41 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1953: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.

Marjorie Winfield's engagement to Bill Sherman, who has just arrived home from fighting in World War I, serves as the backdrop for the trials and tribulations of her family.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 19K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by David Butler

  • Doris DayMarjorie Winfield
  • Gordon MacRaeBill Sherman
  • Leon AmesGeorge Winfield
  • Rosemary DeCampAlice Winfield
  • Billy GrayWesley Winfield
  • Mary WickesStella
  • Russell ArmsChester Finley
  • Maria PalmerRenee LaRue
  • Howard WendellJohn H. Harris
  • Walter 'PeeWee' FlanneryRonald 'PeeWee' Harris